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Life House, Nantucket

3.5 star property
3.5-star award-winning hotel in Nantucket Town

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Terrace/patio
Luxury Triple Room | Living area | 40-inch TV with cable channels
40-inch TV with cable channels
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 Cliff Road, Nantucket, MA, 02554
  • Children's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Jetties Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Queen | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Queen

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Innkeepers Quarters

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy Queen w/ Detached Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Cozy Queen w/ Detached Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cozy King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Cozy King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Triple Room | Living area | 40-inch TV with cable channels

Luxury Triple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Floral Quarters

  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Nantucket

Nantucket Town stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Nantucket Town hotel, you'll find First Congregational Church and Jethro Coffin House. White Heron Theatre and Quaker Meeting House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Children's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brant Point Light - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jetties Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Natural - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Life House, Nantucket

3.5-star award-winning hotel in Nantucket Town
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Life House, Nantucket.

This 3.5-star Nantucket hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Life House, Nantucket offers 17 accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Nantucket hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Awards and affiliations

Life House, Nantucket is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 439 reviews
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Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • 5 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0004861970
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is C0004861970. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Life House Cliff Road
Life House, Nantucket Hotel
Life House, Nantucket Nantucket
Life House, Nantucket Hotel Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

How close is Life House, Nantucket to the airport?

Life House, Nantucket is 3.6 mi (8-min drive) away from the Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Life House, Nantucket?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life House, Nantucket on Oct 1, 2025 start from $298.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Life House, Nantucket have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Life House, Nantucket.

How close is Life House, Nantucket to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Children's Beach and 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Jetties Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Life House, Nantucket offer free breakfast?

Life House, Nantucket does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Life House, Nantucket?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Life House, Nantucket?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Life House, Nantucket?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Life House, Nantucket have a pool?

Life House, Nantucket does not have a pool.

Does Life House, Nantucket have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Life House, Nantucket to downtown Nantucket?

Life House, Nantucket is 0.4 mi away from Nantucket.

Life House, Nantucket Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you want to deal with a normal hotel, skip it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Charming bed and breakfast with room to improve

This is a very old house converted to a bed and breakfast type accommodation, not a hotel. The finishes were indeed beautifully redone - tile, lighting and furniture all beautiful. The check in was a bit awkward in addition to the “lobby” which was just a living room with a few couples already sipping coffee. The hostess placed us in, arguably, the worst room #102. Right at the base of the stairs and front door, we heard traffic outside and people coming in and out all night. The wood floors upstairs also made every move from the 202 residents very audible. We asked to move rooms at the outset but the hostess said there went any available without “downgrading”. The TV was a nice amenity but didn’t have an adjustable mount so it just faced the wrong way - no way to watch comfortably from the bed. Overall just wasn’t what we expected but wasn’t the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie, sterling

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No reception facility available and takes a long time to check in. Excellent cold oatmeal coconut fresh blackberries breakfast. Very steep difficult staircase.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but rooms are very small and our bathroom was not attached to room so hard if you get up a lot at night to go to the restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brolota S

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elleke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So charming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Double booked Reservation

My reservation was accepted , but when i arrived at the hotel, I was told the hotel was overbooked and they did not have a room for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overpriced, cheap mattress and room felt dirty

The shower was not clean and water would not go down. Bed felt cheap, I paid $830 for one night and the room felt dirty and the mattress was cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous interior design, easy check in and out, great location and lovely garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought breakfast was included and there was nothing available but otherwise it was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic, centrally-located, and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Non existent service, avoid this hotel.

I’ll start with the good: we were able to book this room in Nantucket about 6 weeks out. There’s cute furniture in the hotel and the overall vibe is in line with pictures. When we arrived, there’s no person to greet you and you check in on an iPad. We met a lady who may have been house manager or house keeping or some random woman - not sure, never had an introduction. The room was small but we expected that. The furniture was too big for the room and poorly thought out. Why was there no luggage rack? It’s a small room so having our luggage on floor was annoying. There’s no phone in the room and the number that was given was for the main life house so we had no way of contacting someone for help. We wanted to see if we could upgrade room but not an option. We were told there was no bottled water in the hotel. How is this possible?! The bathroom smelled like mildew. The air conditioning was loud and barely kept the room cool. Overall there was no service. They offer a golden hour drink, or so they said but we asked about it to the lady downstairs and were given a weird look then warm wine in a coup. If you’re coming to Nantucket, try another hotel in this price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
While this property was clean, and the area convenient, there were many downfalls. As it was originally a house, these rooms are quite small and there are accessibility issues. As well, it is quite noisy with some of the rooms having bathrooms outside their rooms and people going back and forth. Our air conditioning did not work properly the whole trip, and no one was successful at fixing it. The staff, while pleasant, must have been new, and knew relatively nothing about the area. If you are looking for more of a hotel experience, this is not your accommodation. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall decent stay at the Life House Nantucket. We were placed in a room on the main floor near the entrance which was especially noisy and were woken up every day by other guests (especially someone's screaming baby). The interior design was cool and the bed was comfy but the noise and lack of on-site complimentary bikes (they're $35/day each) means I will likely not be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Life House! The room was clean and well decorated and the bed and pillows were so comfortable! The staff was always helpful and super friendly. Chris helped us with recommendations and checked in with us often to make sure we had what we needed. The breakfast is also delicious! A great place to stay in Nantucket!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cassidy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
the first room the Bed was TERRIBLE but your staf was able to change out our room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023